The bar interior shot at Coal Shed Brighton

The Bar & Terrace

at The Coal Shed Brighton

Cocktails, wine, and fire-cooked snacks — Brighton cocktail bar in the heart of the city.

Just a stone’s throw from Brighton seafront and the famous Lanes and North Laine, our bar is the perfect spot to slip into before dinner, settle in for a few rounds with friends, or drop by for a glass (or two) after a day in the city. With plush seating, low lighting and a warm, intimate atmosphere, it’s where great drinks meet laid-back Brighton energy.

Whether it’s a perfectly stirred martini, a bold glass of red with a plate of oysters, or something seasonal from our ever-evolving cocktail list, our bar team knows how to pour a good time.

Orange cocktail on a black and wooden table

The best bar in Brighton for world class drinks

Cocktails, beer, wine, and the occasional curveball; our bar team doesn’t do average. 

Cocktails

Our cocktail list is split down the middle — half signature serves crafted by our bar team, half timeless classics with a Coal Shed twist.

On the signature side, expect boundary-pushing techniques, seasonal ingredients and a healthy dose of fire. These are original creations you won’t find elsewhere — refined, inventive and built to surprise. 

When it comes to classics, it’s the drinks you know, done our way. Think perfected Negronis, sharper-than-sharp Martinis, and Old Fashioneds that don’t mess about.

Beers

Beer more your thing? We’ve got a strong rotation of local favourites and imported pours that go down just right on the terrace, including our new Coal Shed IPA. Whether you’re in the mood to explore or after something familiar and flawless, our bartenders have you covered.

Wines

Incredible wines by the glass, carafe, or bottle that excite both the casual wine drinker and the ardent connoisseur. Our extensive wine list features a wide selection spanning crisp, aromatic, and fruit-forward whites, intense and robust reds, and, of course, the bubbles for when only champagne will do. 

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Bar snack on a wooden platter

Small plates with big flavour at our Brighton bar.

Fire-led bites made for drinking, grazing and staying longer than planned.

This isn’t just a drinks bar. Our bar food hits with the same fire-first approach as the main menu, and you had best believe our team knows the perfect pairings. Think beef tartare and martinis, grilled tacos and mezcal, our signature Coal Shed cheeseburger, or a plate of Padrón peppers with your pint. Food that fills a gap, or becomes the main event — your call.

Walk-ins welcome. Tables of up to eight can be booked online. Private hire available on request.

Contact us today

From first sip to final snack, our bar was made for good times. Whether it’s post-work drinks, weekend catch-ups or a spontaneous cocktail stop, we’ve got the space, the flavour and the vibe.

To book a table, plan a group hangout or enquire about private hire, just drop us a line — we’ll take care of the rest.